The Kepler-534 System
2 planets
Cygnus
Kepler-534 is a planetary system in the constellation Cygnus hosting 2 confirmed exoplanets, about 1,861 light-years from Earth.
Size Comparison: The Planets of Kepler-534
Kepler-534: Star and Habitable Zone
Kepler-534
- Surface temperature
- 5,884 K (Sun: 5,772 K)
- Mass
- 1.05 M☉
- Radius
- 0.98 R☉
- Age
- 1.6 billion years (Sun: 4.6)
Too hot
Optimistic habitable zone
Conservative habitable zone
Too cold
Habitable zone of Kepler-534: 0.758–1.781 AU (conservative: 0.960–1.688 AU), per Kopparapu et al. (2014). Earth orbits the Sun at 1 AU.
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All 2 Planets in the Kepler-534 System
| Planet | Type | Orbit | Radius | ESI | Discovered |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kepler-534 b | Mini Neptune | 16 d | 2.24 R⊕ | 0.26 | 2016 |
| Kepler-534 c | Terrestrial | 7.4 d | 1.23 R⊕ | 0.30 | 2021 |
Discovery History
The first planet found here, Kepler-534 b, was discovered in 2016 using the transit method. The most recent addition, Kepler-534 c, followed in 2021.
- 2016 — Kepler-534 b (Transit)
- 2021 — Kepler-534 c (Transit)
Frequently Asked Questions About Kepler-534
How many planets does Kepler-534 have?
Kepler-534 has 2 confirmed exoplanets. More may await discovery.
Are any planets in the Kepler-534 system habitable?
None of the known planets in Kepler-534 orbit within the star's habitable zone.
How far away is Kepler-534?
Kepler-534 is about 1,861 light-years from Earth in the constellation Cygnus.